5 Ways to Prep Your Travel Business for 2025
As the end of the year approaches, the to-do lists can feel a bit overwhelming. For many travel advisors, this time is not only filled with holiday tasks and celebrations, but also with preparations for the busy booking months just around the corner. Though life can be a bit hectic in December, it’s important to […]
Hyatt Inclusive Collection Brands Overview
The Hyatt Inclusive Collection features several resort brands, each with distinct offerings in décor, dining, and other various amenities. From Mexico, to Jamaica, to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Curacao, there is sure to be a great fit for your clients’ all-inclusive resort vacation. Photos courtesy of Hyatt Inclusive Collection. Resort pictured: Secrets Puerto […]
4 Reasons to Book Your Clients at Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres
One of the newest properties in the Hyatt Inclusive Collection portfolio, Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres joins eight other Secrets Resorts that dot the region from north of Cancun to Cozumel and into Akumal and Tulum. A long-beloved resort brand, Secrets Resorts welcome repeat guests year after year, either returning to a favorite resort or […]
6 Rules for Successful Travel Agency Branding
As an independent travel agent, you and your brand are almost inseparable. Why? Because the primary product you are selling is yourself! Developing a brand takes thoughtful consideration because so many aspects of your business are affected by the elements you choose to represent your brand. These elements include colors, fonts, a logo, a tagline, […]
What to Do When You’re Ghosted by a Client
You led a consultation with your clients, completed thorough research, sent quotes for their trip, and maybe even applied a deposit or made subsequent payments on the reservation. But what happens if during this process the client stops communicating with you? What steps should you take? What business practices can you establish to attempt to […]
A Look at Beaches Resorts’ Autism Program
Beaches Resorts touts the Caribbean’s first autism-friendly kids camps, aligned with the Advanced Certified Autism Center (ACAC) and recognized by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). For families of children with special needs, including those with ASD, this means that a safe, inclusive, and fun vacation for all is within reach. […]
4 Tax Tips for Travel Agents
Taxes can be a headache, especially for small business owners like travel agents. What materials do you need to gather? Which forms do you need to complete? How do you know if you have proper documentation? Who do you contact if you have questions? Let’s make your tax season easier than ever with our tax […]
5 Things Travel Agents Should Know About Working Trade Shows
Working trade/bridal shows is an effective way to share your travel agency’s brand with the world–or at least to your community. In addition to engaging with leads, you’ll also be able to network with other vendors who are at the show. You never know who is going to need the services of a travel agent […]
6 Signs You Should Become a Travel Agent
Have you ever considered starting your own travel agency but you weren’t sure if it was right for you? If some or all of these six traits describe you, then chances are, you will be a successful independent travel agent! 1. You Love to Travel Are you a frequent flyer? Do you subscribe to travel newsletters and magazines? Do […]
Festive Reading Recommendations
Whether you’re cozy by a roaring fire at home or trying to get cozy in your seat on an airplane, we have some festive reading recommendations to fill your soul with the spirit of the season. Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello City girl Tia and country boy Quincy don’t have much in common, […]
